Excitement is building as Kamala Harris prepares to be crowned the Democratic party’s standard-bearer against Donald Trump in Chicago this week. The 59-year-old Vice President, along with her running mate Tim Walz, will take center stage at the Democratic National Convention, with President Joe Biden stepping back after withdrawing from the White House race.
Harris, the first Black and South Asian woman to lead a major US party ticket, will have the chance to showcase her qualifications for the Oval Office and capitalize on the energy surrounding the upcoming election. A show of unity is expected at the convention, with three former presidents backing Harris along with former nominee Hillary Clinton.
Despite the excitement, heavy security measures are in place in Chicago due to expected protests against the Biden-Harris administration’s stance on Israel’s conflict in Gaza. Harris has experienced a surge in support, erasing Trump’s lead in the polls and attracting large crowds in battleground states.
Her upcoming speech at the convention will be a pivotal moment to connect with voters and define her vision for the country. While challenges remain, Harris’s rapid rise in the political landscape signals a shift towards breaking more glass ceilings in US politics.